Manchester United experienced one of their lowest moments as a club on Saturday evening when they found themselves 4-0 down at half-time vs Brentford.
Every United player was dreadful on the day, but it is fair to say David de Gea had a shocker.
The Spaniard’s attempted save for the opening goal was poor:
“𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗔!” 🙈
The #MUFC goalkeeper with a horror spill as Josh Dasilva’s shot creeps through 😬 pic.twitter.com/Gqzo9XqF2c
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 13, 2022
And his distribution throughout the clash put Manchester United in all sorts of danger, and lead to Brentford’s second goal of the day:
BRENTFORD HAVE A SECOND! ⚡⚡
It’s gone from bad to worse for Man Utd, another error at the back, another goal conceded. Jensen gets this one… 🐝 pic.twitter.com/ENgmAsnO0G
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 13, 2022
De Gea struggling to play out from the back is not something new, though, and many pointed out when Erik ten Hag was named United boss that the Spaniard did not fit his style.
Despite this, Fabrizio Romano is reporting on Sunday that Manchester United want to believe in De Gea:
“At the moment, Manchester United sources only confirm that they want to believe in De Gea. Ten Hag was clear and the club is also of the same opinion.
“This summer has been very quiet for the goalkeeper market, in 2023 there may be new opportunities.
“In my opinion, De Gea made big mistakes – but last year he was key for Man United; I think it’s clear the biggest problems are in other positions.”
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